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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | KU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
FSW | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $211 |
Diversity |
FSW | KU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
FSW | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or KU?
- University of Kansas is 314.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.5% higher at KU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($26,960.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than KU ($7,792 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,044 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Kansas (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 94.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,140 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or KU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KU and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $17,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $20,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($93 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/